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🌱 Ohio Theatre Gets $2.5 Million Upgrade + Trinity Church Helper Dogs
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Hello all! Brad King here with your fresh copy of the Toledo Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:
- The Lucas County Sheriffs Deputies and several federal and local law enforcement groups participated in a domestic violence warrant roundup that resulted in 42 arrests.
- Local church hosts a helper dog program that has seen therapy dogs respond to the horrific Uvalde, Texas shooting.
- The historic Ohio Theatre was built in 1921 and will undergo external upgrades thanks to a $2.5 million grant.
But first, today's weather:
Pleasant and milder. High: 65 Low: 49.
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Here are the top five stories in Toledo today:
- Forty-two people were arrested for domestic violence warrants by the Lucas County Sheriff's office on Wednesday. Several agencies participated in the roundup, including the U.S. Marshals, I.C.E. and nearly every local law enforcement agency. (WTVG)
- Trinity Lutheran Church and School has three helper dogs who work with children testifying during traumatic times and TFRD and the Toledo Police. Helper dog Claudia comforted survivors of the Uvalde, Texas shooting and many more have helped the Toledo area thanks to the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministries. (WTOL)
- Some absentee ballots may still be in the mail, as they could not be released in Ohio until early voting began October 12. The board of elections report ballots may still be awaiting delivery for the elections on November 8, 2022. (WTOL)
- Susie's Coats for Kids, along with several other non-profit agencies like Hannah's Socks, Bags of Love and Buff City Soap, will participate in the 16th annual coat distribution on November 5 at Jones Leadership Academy on 430 Nebraska Avenue. (WTVG)
- The historic Ohio Theatre has received a $2.5 million grant to be used for several important renovations. The structure was built in 1921 and was purchased by the Children's Theatre Workshop in 2020. (WTVG)
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Today in Toledo:
- Pumpkins and Pals - Heatherdowns Branch Library (10:30 AM)
- Bring Your Lunch & Learn: Nature Canvas Painting - Washington Branch Library (12:00 PM)
- Black Boy Joy - Lagrange Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Harvest Party - West Toledo Branch YMCA (5:00 PM)
- Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine - Toledo Rep (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities showcased a new technology hub. (WNWO NBC 24)
- The family of Melvin Thomas Jr. carries on his local basketball legacy. (WTOL)
- Dine in the 419: check out Hannah's Soft Serve! (WTVG)
- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited the new location of the early vote center in Lucas County. (WTOL)
- Homes for Heroes honored a veteran and cancer survivor with a new family home in Toledo. (WTOL)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.
— Brad King
About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!
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